Gene Ferden Obituary
In loving memory of Gene Ferden (Manly, Iowa), who departed this world on April 30, 2026 at the age of 98. Gene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Ferden to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Ferden and Esther Ferden (Fehr); his wife Florence Mathre; his siblings, Janice Fuchs (Robert) and Donald Ferden (Mary Lou); and his in-laws, Richard, Nadine Mathre, Robert Biederman, Delbert and Mary Ann Watson.
He is survived by: his children, Alan Ferden (Doreen), Ann Yezek (Dean), Peter Ferden (Priscilla), Mary Harris and John Ferden (Gina Perri, MD); and his siblings-in-law, Roger Mathre (Pat) and Jean Biederman. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers and other customary remembrances, memorials may be left in Gene's honor to the Manly American Legion, Post 110, or the Mason City VFW.
